I know you’ve already uninstalled, but the game opens up some as you unlock new weapons and abilities. You upgrade weapons, get new movement mechanics (like… dash) that make the game much more enjoyable.
Anyway, it isn’t for everyone but just my general comment for folks that consider dropping it early.
Oh for sure, definitely not everyones cup of tea, I respect that.
I guess being older, I was suprised by the tiktok effect, I never really equated it with games.
Did the adjustment not work enough for you?
Another GP win.
Like I’ve said before: MS is using GP as an alternative to exclusives or basic marketing rights. Instead of offering developers exclusivity deals, they offer them a “Game Pass Marketing” deal of some level and let them release their game elsewhere. Developers get money just like an exclusive/marketing deal AND get to benefit from the hype by selling on other stores too. MS wins with GP subscriptions and the cost of the deal is the same or probably less as traditional exclusive/marketing deals.
MS found a way to make game deals that not only benefit both parties but also wins them positive press instead of negative “bought exclusivity” press. Not that they still can’t do those too of course.
The people playing this game don’t care about list wars, come on.
To be fair “part of the success” is accurate. Release dates and competition are factors. Shouldn’t take away from the success though. I’m still pretty early on in High on Life, and I enjoy it so far. I’m somewhat bogged down with season passes from other games and just the busyness of December which leaves less time for gaming. Hopefully play more of it soon.
I am pretty sure that most of the people who play this game don’t play it due to starvation or anything. And console sales show that 
People don’t play list wars.
eh, I am not rolling with the bolded because even on PC it’s onSteam’s top 5 sellers ahead of games like fifa and god of war. I am not the biggest fan of the game, and think it’s just decent, but it’s obvious this game appeals to many and its not just popular due to starvation of xbox exclusives
Its not on the current top 100 active players.
Not saying its not a success on steam but its far more successful for xbox
The game performed well in both xbox and steam marketplace. However, I don’t think this game would’ve gotten the time of day if it didn’t launch on gamepass. I felt gamepass was the key marketing to get people to play the game, and word of mouth influenced people to buy on xbox and steam.
If you dropped this game last year around halo infinite. It doesnt get half the players so my point stands.
Xbox hasnt had any major AAA 1st party gamepass games this year so signficant 3rd party deals especially exclusive ones will get a lot more attention.
This bodes well for future anyway. Id be a lot more concerned if HoL didnt have a high player count considering its exclusivity.
the game didn’t exactly release at dry period in the year, so even that argument falls apart.
I can tell some people who played but didn’t like it probably dropped it before you get the other guns and abilities that really bring enhance the core gameplay. Again think of this as Metroid with Rick and Morty humor. Honestly wasn’t expecting this game to be as good as it is.
Eh…i dont the level design is anywhere neat a metroid. So not sure where that comparison thing is. Ill give it another go at some point but tbh its the style of the game that turns me off. Im a very introvert quiey person so games that have essentric humour dont do it for me.
The comparison is because you can’t get to certain areas until you unlock new abilities.
